Dear Mr Thornely

Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Variation of Condition 2 & 3 (time limits & restrictions) of planning permission NP/HPK/0905/0896 to allow continuation of mineral working, deposit of mineral waste and restoration for a further 10 years and for the permission to endure for the benefit of Mr J Merrick and Mrs B Merrick, Chinley Moor Quarry, Chapel Road, Hayfield

I write in regard to the above planning application, and following the site visit and discussions held with Mr Merrick on 9th September 2016.

It was positive to see that progress was made to backfill against the quarry face which adjoins the neighbouring land. Working has taken place extensively in this location, potentially outside of the permitted extraction area and is very close to the site boundary and fencing of the neighbouring landowner. It is important that these works are completed to improve stability in this area. I would also remind you that the current working plans show an approximate stand-off of 2.5 metres and this should be adhered to.

Progress has been made on improving the visual appearance of the larger building. Works have been undertaken by Mr Merrick to reduce the height and depth of it and he has confirmed that the building will be re-sheeted and the debris around the structure removed. We have agreed that the smaller building will be rebuilt in part on the same site and scale of the existing hut in accordance with the plans which have been submitted should planning permission be granted by Planning Committee.

We agreed on site that works to the building and to the quarry face should be complete by mid-October 2016 and I will arrange with Mr Merrick a date to undertake another site visit to check that the works have been completed. In order to meet this timescale and if there is shortage of material on site (as stated by Mr Merrick at the site meeting), I would suggest that the material... that has been used to fill the void below the working quarry face can be placed against the quarry face where further backfilling is required.

I also informed Mr Merrick that a representation has been made by Friends of the Peak District who express support for the planning application proposals. However they comment that it was their understanding that over the period of the previous permission that ‘the site would be tidied up especially in respect of the ramshackle building structures on site. This has not occurred and this represents a breach of faith for us’…we would therefore wish to see our support and any further grant of permission to be strictly conditional on dealing with this issue and further extraction being dependant on fulfilling pre-commencement conditions including the demolition/removal of the current structure and the erection of new structure of design etc to be agreed by the PDNPA.’

I can confirm that the Authority is still awaiting up to date title evidence and also title evidence for the minerals,(which are excluded from Mr and Mrs Merrick’s title) to be provided. Can you also please provide the contact details of Mr Merrick’s solicitors, so our legal department can correspond direct in the drafting of the Section 106 agreement.

I look forward to receiving the information requested. Should you wish to discuss any matters please do not hesitate to contact me on Tel: 01629 816342.

Yours sincerely

Nicola Howarth MRTPI Minerals Planner